Welcome to SoMLA!
The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
Membership Update
"Effective, 10/22/2021, SoMLA is now utilizing a new membership platform to gather and maintain our membership database. Please access Join It using the button link above to register your membership with SoMLA."
SoMLA Virtual Conference 2023
SoMla Conference Registration
Now Open
SoMLA 2023 Virtual Conference:
Cultivate Literacy Through Multiple Lenses
State of Maryland Literacy Association presents SoMLA 2023 Virtual Conference
Cultivate Literacy Through Multiple Lenses
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Saturday, April 1, 2023
Find event and ticket information by clicking button below:
Cultivate Literacy Through Multiple Lenses
State of Maryland Literacy Association presents SoMLA 2023 Virtual Conference
Cultivate Literacy Through Multiple Lenses
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Saturday, April 1, 2023
Find event and ticket information by clicking button below:

***If you register 3 people from your school, your administrators
can attend the conference FREE!***
***Want to earn two CPD credits? Register for our Conference.
See page 51 of the Program for more information.***
Gearing up for somla conference 2023
Made for Learning Book Study and Sessions Saturday
A Series of Professional Get-togethers Before the Conference
Made for Our Own Learning
Launch Date: January 12 7:00-8:00 PM (Additional Future Dates Available)
Click the link below for information:
Book Study and Saturday Sessions
A Series of Professional Get-togethers Before the Conference
Made for Our Own Learning
Launch Date: January 12 7:00-8:00 PM (Additional Future Dates Available)
Click the link below for information:
Book Study and Saturday Sessions
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